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Articles tagged with: A Gps
The GLONASS of Tomorrow Will Not Solve All The Positioning Problems of Today
Billions of dollars are going to be spent improving and launching different GNSS systems over the next 5 years. However, some of the positioning shortcomings can be addressed by alternative location technology costing just a few dollars. more
Related Tags: location-based-services, gps, glonass, galileo, three
GPS Resolution Improved to 2 Metres Within Europe
The launch of a new network of ground and space based systems has improved the accuracy of GPS systems within the European Union to around 2 meters, compared to conventional accuracy levels of around 20 metres. more
Related Tags: gps, location-based-services, egnos, three
Alternative Positioning Technologies the Key to Unlocking the Handset
While GPS has become a standard feature in smartphones driven by the popularity of mapping, navigation and LBS applications, GPS penetration in feature phones remains low outside the US. Despite Nokia’s announcement of GPS-enabled S40 phones such as the 6700 classic and the 6600i slide, it will take several years before GPS becomes widespread in mid- and low-end handsets in Europe and Asia. more
Related Tags: gps, location-based-services, nokia, cell-id, chipsets, chipset
I'm running late. Wait, my phone already told you.
I'm running late. I'm stuck in traffic. I'm stopping by the market for a bottle of wine. I'm circling for a parking space. I'm just down the block. I'm right outside. more
Related Tags: location-based-services, gps, glympse
Openwave Introduces New Location Offering for Operators in Emerging Markets
Openwave Systems has launched a location-based services platform with offers both basic and advanced location-based services (LBS) and is compatible with GSM/UMTS mobile phone and network standards. more
Related Tags: openwave-systems, location-based-services, lbs, gps, cell-id
Motorola Deploys Location Based Services for NTT DoCoMo
Motorola has announced that Japan's NTT DoCoMo will deploy its Mobile Advanced Location System (MALS) to power DoCoMo's new location based services. Motorola MALS is compliant with the Open Mobile Alliance (OMA) Secure User Plane Location (SUPL) 1.0 standard, allowing faster and more accurate detection of the position of DoCoMo's users, even when using base stations of overseas carriers in the roaming areas. more
Related Tags: motorola, lbs, location-based-services, docomo, gps, base-stations, Japan
EU-Funded Study Warns of GPS Phone Privacy Concerns
At a time when privacy issues are higher on the news agenda than ever, the EU-funded Network of Excellence FIDIS (Future of Identity in the Information Society) is urging users to safeguard their digital identity and privacy, especially when using mobile technologies. The team is particularly concerned that, in the wake of Apple's ‘Thanks a Billion' campaign to celebrate the billionth download from the App Store, consumers are still not aware of the potential privacy issues involved with these technologies. more
Related Tags: privacy, gps, apple, nokia, location-based-services, app-store, security
Game-Changing Moves Strengthen Consumer LBS in North America
The consumer location-based services (LBS) market has steadily evolved over the past few years, always promising significant revenue generation, but never quite delivering the critical mass of subscribers that were expected. Now, a number of factors - including the development of third-party location databases and technologies - are poised to finally drive real LBS market growth on mobile phones. more
Related Tags: google, wi-fi, microsoft, nokia, iphone, sms, apple, itu, gps, tim, ovi, lbs, skyhook, e-911, skyhook-wireless, USA
LG Offers More Details of Flagship Touchscreen Phone
LG has given more details of the LG ARENA (LG-KM900) phone, which was previewed last week. ARENA, LG's new flagship model for 2009 features a totally new 3D user interface, which in some regards reflects how some Linux based computers can be configured to work. It is also the first and currently the only multimedia phone for the global market to use Dolby Mobile from Dolby Laboratories. more
Related Tags: google, wi-fi, sim, eu, rsa, gps, lg, youtube, touchscreen, lg-electronics, battery, touchscreens, memory, mp3, hsdpa, linux
Qualcomm Introduces 2nd-Gen Embedded Module for Mobile Internet Access
Qualcomm has introduced its second-generation embedded Gobi module, delivering multi-mode 3G mobile Internet access on either HSPA or CDMA2000 EV-DO networks in markets around the world. The Gobi2000 module offers a wide range of enhancements, including support for additional radio frequencies, increased data speeds, enhanced GPS functionality and support for additional operating systems such as Windows 7. more
Related Tags: 3g, microsoft, qualcomm, rural, gps, wind, mts, cdma, hspa, hsupa, netbook, mobile-internet, cdma2000, umts900, windows, notebook, modem, ev-do